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September 20, 2014

#ShareAwesome with LifeLock & the National PTA

We truly live in a digital world! From video games to pictures, socializing and shopping--technology is a big part of our lives! And while technology is so cool, it is also important that we always remember to make safe decisions when it comes to what we do with it. That’s why LifeLock and the National PTA
have partnered up to spread helpful knowledge with families on how they can make positive, safe decisions when using digital tools. Then as we all #ShareAwesome moments of our lives, we can remain happy and safe!

Like most parents, I am constantly posting pictures and videos of my kids to preserve those precious moments in time. I feel so blessed that today's technology has allowed me to do this so easily. I really enjoy capturing these moments with the push of a button and then being able to keep that memory just as fresh as it was when it happened in real time.

And although my kids are still young and I am the one doing all of the posting, before I know it they will be using their own digital skills and posting about their lives. I am committed to teaching them, even at this young age, how to use digital tools safely. Keeping my children safe online and offline is one of my most important jobs as a parent! I have taken several opportunities to teach my kids about things such as keeping their bodies private, not being inappropriate, and that bullying is NEVER something we should take part in! I value those discussions and know that they are paying attention and learning as they often reiterate the things I have taught them.

I am thankful that the National PTA and LifeLock have provided a way for us to get involved in this subject more and have created an amazing website where we can gain access to a variety of resources to help in this cause! Take a look, educate yourselves and your families, and continue to #ShareAwesome moments in life using safe decisions! (Be sure to check out our takeitfrommegirls Instagram to see some of my own #ShareAwesome moments!!)

#ShareAwesome CONTEST:
Got a student in your home? Encourage them to share their awesome moments in life on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the #ShareAwesome hashtag to win prizes! Students who take pictures and use the #ShareAwesome contest between September 15 – November 30, 2014 will have a chance to win fantastic prizes, including tablets and a $2,500 scholarship!

Be sure to visit ShareAwesomeNow.org to learn more about this wonderful campaign and get to sharing!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.